Schedule Crop - Viola Halo

Viola Halo

Data is gathered from our West Grove, Pa., trials (Zone 6a). Southern growers: expect 1-2 weeks earlier finishing. Northern growers: 1 week slower. Consider summertime scheduling accurate. Dates based on a standard 72 liner size.

Week color desired

URC stick week

Liner transplant week

Spring/Summer

Gallon
(1 ppp)

Late-Summer/Fall

Gallon
(1 ppp)

*Plantings after week 23 finish faster

Viola Halo Golden Yellow

Viola Halo Lemon Frost

Viola Halo Lilac

Viola Halo Sky Blue

Viola Halo Violet

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Propagation Guide
Media EC/pH:	EC 0.80-1.0 mmhos/pH 5.5-5.8
Soil Temperature:	70-72°F (21-22°C)
Rooting Hormone:	500-750 ppm IBA
Mist:	Moderate for first 24-48 hours, then reduce to low.
Fertilization:	50-75 ppm N at Day 7
Pinching:	Soft pinch recommended 25-28 days after sticking.
Transplanting:	35-42 days after sticking
Comments:	Excessive media moisture will slow rooting. Begin fertilizing at Day 7 with 75 ppm N.

Finishing Guide
Media pH:	5.5-5.8
Temperature:	Nights: 50 to 55°F (10 to 13°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
Light Level (fc):	5,000 to 8,000
Vernalization:	No
Daylength:	Day length neutral
Watering:	Allow media to dry slightly between watering.
Fertilization:	Use a balanced Pansy/Viola fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Pinch After Transplant:	Recommended
Plant Growth Regulators:	PGRs generally not needed
Pests and Fungal Diseases:	Watch for thielaviopsis, pythium, white fly, spider mites.